Chesterfield floral tribute to Princess Diana freaks out internet (PHOTOS)
A British town’s attempt to commemorate Princess Diana with a floral arrangement has backfired in spectacular fashion, with online critics reacting in horror to the late royal’s flower portrayal.
Twenty years on from the princess’ death in a car accident, Chesterfield Borough Council made the popular royal figure a feature of this year’s annual “well-dressing” near the Town Pump.
While the gesture was obviously well-meaning, the town’s ability to craft Princess Diana’s face from flowers has been called into question.
This Diana 'tribute' in Chesterfield town centre is something else. pic.twitter.com/NOXO7m64Mw
— Sean 🌹 (@shornKOOMINS) September 11, 2017
Scores of people took to social media to pass scorn on the Princess of Wales design.
“This is bound to go viral/make national news. Putting Chesterfield on the map. It’s horrific,” one commenter said on the local council’s Facebook page.
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The reaction on Twitter hasn’t been much kinder, with some netizens claiming it looks like a character from a horror movie.
Well I'm not sleeping tonight.
— Jo (@TheJoJohnson17) September 11, 2017
Am howling 😂 pic.twitter.com/rUuYvLJv9I
— leah (@HANGlNG0N) September 12, 2017
— Neil (@Nezdogg) September 12, 2017
Argh! The Horror!
— Rachel Kennerley (@rjkennerley) September 12, 2017
I live here and, let me tell you, I can feel its eyes on me, even now in my house.
— mr welbeck kane (@400FootGhost) September 11, 2017
— YoJimlo (@JimLo7) September 12, 2017
The floral dressing was blessed in a religious service Saturday. It is set to be on display in the town center until September 16.
